"James Hayward was equally known for his magnetic personality, sense of ribald humor, unfiltered commentary, and inspired storytelling. His early hard-edge paintings eventually led to his signature 'monochromatic abstractions,' which he preferred to describe as oil and wax impasto works."
"Born in 1943 and raised in San Francisco, Hayward attended college to study art right after high school. He began a long teaching career across the country, eventually settling in Southern California in the mid-1960s."
"Hayward's teaching style was engaging, often filled with anecdotes and humor. He was well-respected among peers and had a strong aversion to certain terms used to describe his work, particularly detesting the term 'frosting' paintings."
James Hayward, an influential abstract painter, passed away at 82. Known for his vibrant personality and storytelling, he created signature monochromatic abstractions. Born in 1943 in San Francisco, he pursued art education and taught across the country, settling in Southern California. Hayward's teaching style was engaging, often filled with anecdotes and humor. He was well-respected among peers and had a strong aversion to certain terms used to describe his work. His legacy includes both his art and the friendships he cultivated throughout his life.
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